Senior Plumbing / Fire Protection Designer

Aeworks; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm dedicated to innovation and sustainability, seeking a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Designer. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create impactful building designs. You will lead projects in healthcare and educational sectors, ensuring that plumbing and fire protection systems meet the highest standards. With a commitment to employee growth and a flexible work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while advancing your career in a supportive atmosphere. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the built environment!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401k

Work-from-home Equipment Allowance

Flexible Dress Code

Virtual Working Capability

Qualifications

• 10+ years in plumbing/fire protection design with strong leadership skills.
• Experience in healthcare, laboratories, and government facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing and fire protection systems for various building projects.
• Coordinate with project teams and clients for effective collaboration.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Plumbing Design

Fire Protection Design

Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Revit

Cloud-based Technology

Job description

Be part of a team shaping the future of building design and engineering. AE Works is an award-winning firm recognized among the top U.S. A/E firms by Architectural Record and ENR Mid-Atlantic, celebrated for our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and social impact as a certified B Corp.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to make building projects a better value. At AE Works, we turn complex challenges into impactful, lasting solutions that unlock the full potential of the built environment, enabling our clients to achieve their important missions and create meaningful change.

Why AE Works?
Our people are our difference. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where every voice matters and the best ideas win. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside architects, engineers, cost estimators, and construction managers with expertise spanning healthcare, higher education, and government markets. We’re shaping the future with the latest technology and a passion for design excellence.

Position Overview

AE Works is seeking a Senior/Lead Plumbing / Fire Protection Designer to join our team. As a Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer at AE Works, you will be responsible for working with our multi-discipline design teams on designing plumbing and fire protection systems for building projects.

This position can be based out of either our Pittsburgh, PA office or our Arlington, VA office and comes with a competitive salary based on relevant experience as well as generous perks and benefits including medical, vision, dental, and disability insurance, generous paid time off and paid holidays, a 401k, dress-for-your-day dress code, virtual working capability, and a work-from-home equipment allowance.

Location: Arlington, VA or Pittsburgh, PA

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Perform design and drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems for building projects, both new construction and renovation, within various market segments. Develop drawings and specifications at each project submission.
• Leadership & Team Development: Participate in meetings, internally and externally, to collaborate with other team members and clients.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate drawing sets with the project team, including in-house architects, engineers, and interior designers as well as subconsultants.
• Client Collaboration: Travel with team members for onsite collaboration and investigations.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years relevant design experience in the building industry. Project experience in healthcare, laboratories, higher education, and government facilities preferred.
• Attributes: Exceptional communication and listening skills. Strong leadership and mentorship experience leading plumbing engineering and design projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Revit. High proficiency in using cloud-based and mobile technology for collaboration.
• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Certification: Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) credential preferred.

Why Join Us?
At AE Works, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll find a place to grow, innovate, and contribute to a culture of excellence. With generous benefits, a flexible work environment, and opportunities for ongoing learning and advancement, we support our people in building fulfilling careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.EEO is the law. AE Works usesE-Verify. You have theRight to Work.